Fulton beats Covington for Class 4A state title, 39-14

Fulton head coach Rob Black is doused by players in the second half of the Div. I Class 4A championship high school football game against Covington on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Cookeville, Tenn. Fulton won 39-14. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Fulton players dump water on head coach Rob Black, center right, while assistant coach Bob Black, second from left, celebrates as the Falcons close out their win over Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Fulton players dump water on head coach Rob Black, center, as the Falcons close out their win over Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Fulton's Penny Smith (2) looks for an open receiver in the fourth quarter against Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Fulton's Xavier Hawkins (7) runs the ball in the fourth quarter against Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Fulton assistant coach Bob Black, right, celebrates with Gage Seymour (17) as the Falcons close out their win over Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Fulton fans celebrate a Falcons touchdown by Domonique Williams (21) on a 42-yard punt return in the third quarter against Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Fulton's Domonique Williams (21) celebrates with teammates after returning a punt 42 yards for a touchdown taking the score to 25-14 over Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Fulton's Domonique Williams (21) runs a punt back 42 yards for a touchdown taking the score to 25-14 in the third quarter against Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Fulton's Penny Smith (2) runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown taking the score to 19-14 in the third quarter against Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Covington's Jalen Henderson (20) is stopped by Fulton defenders in the second quarter during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Covington's Johnston White (5) barely escapes the end zone avoiding a safety in the second quarter against Fulton during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Fulton's Xavier Hawkins (7) looks for an escape route as Covington defenders close in on him in the second quarter during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Fulton's Daryl Rollins (5) runs the ball for a first down in the second quarter against Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Fulton's Xavier Hawkins (7) takes the ball to the end zone for a touchdown closing Covington's lead to 14-6 in the second quarter during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Fulton's Xavier Hawkins (7) takes the ball to the end zone for a touchdown closing Covington's lead to 14-6 in the second quarter during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Fulton head coach Rob Black, left, calls to his players as they take on Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Covington's Johnston White (5) runs the ball in the first quarter against Fulton during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Fulton fans cheer on the Falcons as they play Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Covington's Tyrone Tipton (26) takes the ball to the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter taking the score to 13-0 over Fulton during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Fulton's Xavier Hawkins (7) runs the ball for a first down as Covington's Tyrone Tipton (26) and Jalen Henderson (20) defend during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Fulton heads out to accept the championship trophy after defeating Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Fulton's D.J. Campbell (27) is awarded with the defensive MVP after the Falcons defeated Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Fulton's Penny Smith (2) is awarded with the offensive MVP award after the Falcons defeated Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Fulton players celebrate with fans after defeating Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Fulton's Kentel Williams (12) celebrates along with teammates after defeating Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Fulton celebrates with the championship trophy after defeating Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Fulton celebrates with the championship trophy after defeating Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Fulton head coach Rob Black, left, is awarded with the coach's award by Jody Wright, Fulton's basketball coach, after the Falcons defeated Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

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Fulton assistant coach Bob Black, right, celebrates with his players as the Falcons close out a 39-14 win over Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Fulton's K.J. Roper (8) celebrates as the Falcons close out a 39-14 win over Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Fulton fans pose as the Falcons close out a 39-14 win over Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Fulton's K.J. Roper (8) and Domonique Williams (21) pose with posters as the Falcons close out a 39-14 win over Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Fulton fans celebrate as the Falcons close out a 39-14 win over Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)

Fulton celebrates with the championship trophy after defatting Covington during the Div. I Class 4A championship at the TSSAA 2012 BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. Fulton won 39-14 over Covington. (ADAM BRIMER/NEWS SENTINEL)